Monaco - Ancient franc (1837-1960) Coins
The Principality of Monaco, one of the smallest states in the world, has a fascinating numismatic history. Although it currently uses the euro as its official currency, its monetary past is rich and diverse, reflecting the historical and economic evolution of this microstate.
Current currency and its adoption
Monaco adopted the euro as its official currency in 2002, replacing the Monegasque franc. Despite not being a member of the European Union, Monaco has a special agreement that allows it to mint its own euro coins with national designs on the reverse. These coins are highly prized among collectors due to their low mintage and unique designs that often depict the princely family or important events in the principality.
Monetary history and relevant facts
Prior to the euro, Monaco used the Monegasque franc, which was on par with the French franc. Monaco's numismatic history dates back to the 17th century, when the first coins were minted under the reign of Honoré II. An important milestone was the issuance of the first gold coin in 1640, known as the "Louis d'or". Over the centuries, Monaco has issued commemorative coins of great numismatic value, including the famous 100 franc gold coin series of 1884, considered one of the rarest and most valuable in the world.
| Country | Monaco |
| Flag | |
| Coin | Euro (EUR) |
| Continent | Europa |
| Capital city | Monaco |
| ISO2 | MC |
| ISO3 | MCO |
| Catalogued coins | 240 |
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Ancient coins of Monaco
To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Monaco.
Ancient franc 1837-1960 New franc 1960-2002 Euro 2001-?The most valuable coins
The most valuable Monaco - Ancient franc (1837-1960) coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:
The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.
Coin Catalog
5 centimes (Big head - Brass color)
5 centimes (Large head-Color Copper)
5 centimes (Small head-Copper color)
5 centimes (Small head - Brass color)
1 decime
20 francs
100 francs
50 centimes (Louis II)
1 franc (Louis II)
1 franc (Louis II)
1 franc
1 franc
2 francs
2 francs
5 francs
10 francs
20 francs
10 francs
20 francs
50 francs
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